chocolate cake with peanut butter icing

my roommate amanda celebrated her 22nd birthday this week. so in celebration i decided to bring out a family recipe.i made my grandfather's famous chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. this cake lasts no more than a day or two in my house. the cake is moist and the icing is creamy. it works great as both a sheet cake and as cupcakes. enjoy our family favorite! 

Cake Ingredients:
3/4 C. cocoa
2 C. sugar
2 C. flour
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
2 eggs
1 C. milk
1/2 C. oil
2 t. vanilla

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together and beat for 2 minutes on medium. Stir in 1 cup of boiling water. 
Pour into a greased and floured 9X13 pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or 18-20 minutes for cupcakes.

Icing Ingredients:
16 oz. confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
1 T. crisco
1/2 C. milk
1 T. butter
1/2 cup peanut butter


Directions:
mix until creamy- enjoy!